Tavern in the Square

10 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Appetizers, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Fries, Pasta, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
10 ratings

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161 Brighton Ave
Boston, MA 02134
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Everything can be made gluten free!! Separate fryer, knowledgeable staff. Felt very comfortable with safety. Food is also delicious, including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and other pub food.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Food was great and I didn’t get sick! I did call and the person who answered wasn’t positive about the separate fryer situation so I avoided those things. May go back to confirm on another day.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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GF fryer and just about everything can be made GF. Food tasted great and was reasonably priced. It also comes out marked as GF. Definitely recommend!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Appetizers
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Fries
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Low-FODMAP Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Fish and chips
Fried pickle chips
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Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Lots of GF options you can’t always get

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Had a great meal at Tits tonight, everything is clearly marked on the menu, the gluten free fish and chips were the bomb, and I didn’t get sick! Win win!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Wouldn’t recommend. There’s only a few GF items on the menu. And when I asked a question about the smoked wings I was told they have flour on them. I was a little confused and told the person they are marked as gluten free on the menu and he was like well we haven’t had anyone have an issue before. Not helpful whatsoever sir. I left.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great tasting food and so many things are GF that aren’t normally at other places. Like the chicken tenders, general Tso chicken, tempura, etc. Clearly marked on menu

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I ordered the gluten free fish and chips with the fried pickles as the appetizer. I also have allergy to garlic and onion and they are super accommodating. The staff knows the products and are able to do the proper precautions. Always delicious, I love coming here. I hate to move away!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Low-FODMAP friendly
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious GF options. Food flagged with allergy markers and wait staff knowledgeable of allergies and cross contamination. Great nachos !!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Loveeee this place. Fried pickles, fish and chips, fried chicken sandwiches - all delicious and safe!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Have known Tavern for years but before needing to pay attention never would’ve known how great they are for gluten free options. The menu items that are gluten free or can be made so are clearly marked on the menu, and it includes almost everything they have, including burgers, sandwiches, pastas, and some of the best chicken tenders I think I’ve had in my life. Servers all seem knowledgeable and everything ordered gluten-free is marked with the little allergy sticks. If you’re looking for celiac-friendly bar food, this is perfect.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Amazing selection of GF options on the menu. Didn’t expect this given the sports bar aesthetic but I ordered the chicken pasta with a side of tots under the impression everything fried was GF in a dedicated fryer. The manager Jose came to my table after my order went through to confirm that I was a coeliac and to ensure that the utmost care would be taken to avoid contamination which I was super thankful for! Definitely recommend this place for a hefty pub meal when in Boston!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This used to be Tavern in the square. Now it’s Tavern Allston. Everything fried is gluten free, and it’s good! Heavy pub food, but I’ve seen this place go through so many menus it’s great they finally got it right. We had loaded nachos, gochujang broccoli (also fried which I didn’t realize) and chicken parmigiana. All good. All safe.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Been coming here for a couple years now. By far the best sports bar for celiacs. I've brought so many friends and family here (especially out of town visitors). They clear their surfaces of gluten for preparation, the manager comes out to let you know about their procedure, and the food is great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


I have eaten many dishes here and haven’t gotten sick- I am very sensitive. They recently changed their ability to accommodate and make all fried foods with rice flour! One of the only places I feel safe ordering fried chicken and French fries!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Went for dinner with a group and highly recommend. Nachos, calamari, kids chicken fingers, very nice “Greek” salad. So nice to have good fried chicken (!) and the salad was very good, albeit not an authentic Greek salad.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I've eaten at this location a few times (and other tavern in the square locations) they take celiac very seriously. Burgers are great dedicated fryer and boneless tenders. Definitely worth the drive

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ate all the fried things. Pickles were a good deal. Calamari was as good as I remember when I could eat non gf! I had a glutenburg IPA and was so happy when they didn't pour it in a pint glass (beer glasses at bars seem to poison me)!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Super knowledgeable staff, dedicated fryer, extensive gluten free menu. Great service, great atmosphere, great food. Would highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great pub style food. It's awesome to get a burger and fries and not worry about cross contamination! They have a dedicated fryer and are very aware of celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great time lastnight! Was able to have the Cobb salad, and was able to talk to the manager about cooking process to ensure their would be no cross contamination! I'd recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff is very knowledgeable and careful. They clearly have policies and procedures in place to keep food safe. Management is proactively aware of allergies, delivered my meal, and discussed cooking process.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I had read all the great reviews saying this place was celiac friendly and was excited to eat some normal bar food. Unfortunately, I got extremely sick after eating here. I would not return or recommend to anyone with celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This restaurant was the best celiac friendly restaurant I have ever been in and the food was delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great food and I didn't get sick afterwards! I would totally come back here!.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If you have celiac and miss bar style food, this place is the best. No cross-contamination, and tons of good fried options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I went for brunch and the staff was excellent! Very well informed and the manager even introduced me to the head chef and he brought me around the buffet to point out every item that was gluten free. So considerate. The head chef said that for future brunches they will mark all gluten free options with a sign. I would highly recommend coming here if you love brunch!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Always amazing about our allergies. I'm allergic to milk and my husband is celiac. He's never gotten sick and the menu has so many great options for him.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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great selection and always so good

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Manager came right over after I mentioned celiac, explained that he already told the kitchen. And brought out the food. Happened both times I have eaten there. Great food and atmosphere

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gluten free menu with a lot of options, including burgers. They also have several ciders, including one I'd never heard of....I forget the name of it, but it was delicious! The manager also came over to verify whether my gluten free meal was for an allergy or preference, which was nice.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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It's great to finally find somewhere that serves gluten free bar food! I went to watch a game and tried the pizza, which was amazing. Spinach and artichoke dip was great too!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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I always have a good meal here and they have bread. The managers even bring out your food and are knowledgable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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This place has a pretty good gluten free menu. They even have gluten free rolls that they put the sandwiches on. The first time we went they were out of the gf au jous for my French dip. The second time around they were out of the cranberry chipotle chutney for my boyfriend's burger. Other than missing condiments, it's a pretty good place.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I’ve been here three times this year and it never disappoints. They take allergies very seriously and a manager comes out with a labeled flag on the meal. They have a dedicated fryer and plenty of options. You won’t regret it!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great dinner. Lots of great GF items. My daughter with Celiac had no issues. Definitely will go back.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Review


We stopped in for some snacks and drinks and were pleasantly surprised by the GF choices and quality of the food we ordered. We shared the fried pickles and cornflake fried chicken tenders. Both were fantastic! Our daughter was thrilled to have options and did not get sick. They even had allergy labels on the meals. Would go back..

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Everything I had was amazing! The deepfryers are all Gluten free! Was amazing !

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Great choices. Yummy food. Staff was helpful. I didn’t get sick! I’ll definitely go back there.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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